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Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

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A very large and widespread heron found throughout North and Central America, and the Caribbean. It is recognized by its stately blue-grey plumage, long legs, and long S-curved neck.
Where to spot
Almost any aquatic habitat, including freshwater lakes, rivers, marshes, estuaries, and coastal areas, across North and Central America, and the Caribbean.
How to spot
Look for its impressive size, blue-grey plumage, and its distinctive slow, deep wingbeats in flight. Often seen standing still at the water's edge or flying overhead.
When to spot
Year-round in southern areas, migratory in northern areas. Most active at dawn and dusk, but seen throughout the day.
File:Ardea herodias -Illinois, USA -flying-8.jpg
File:Garza azulada (Ardea herodias), Las Bachas, isla Santa Cruz, islas Galápagos, Ecuador, 2015-07-23, DD 12 ver II.jpg
File:Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), hunting.jpg
File:Great blue heron (Ardea herodias occidentalis) white form.JPG
File:Ardea herodias -Illinois, USA -flying-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Garza azulada (Ardea herodias), Las Bachas, isla Santa Cruz, islas Galápagos, Ecuador, 2015-07-23, DD 12 ver II.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), hunting.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Great blue heron (Ardea herodias occidentalis) white form.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Great Blue Heron is an incredibly patient hunter, capable of standing motionless for long periods, waiting for the perfect moment to strike its prey.
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